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Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh

Verified Spinal Surgery Dubai

Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh

2 years of experience 4.9 (1,347 verified reviews)

7,848+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh at a glance

Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh is a highly accomplished and experienced board-certified consultant Orthopaedics and Spine Surgeon at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital in Dubai, UAE. He completed his Orthopaedics residency from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) / Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar, and went on to complete two clinical spine surgery fellowships from the Centre of Spine and Orthopaedics in Denver, CO, and the University of Missouri, USA. Dr. Abolfotouh is a Harvard Medical School alumni and one of the few surgeons around the world who graduated from the prestigious Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program (SLP).

Dr. Abolfotouh has made significant contributions to the surgical field through multiple peer-reviewed papers published in prestigious journals. He holds many leadership positions, including serving as the AO Spine MENA Educational officer and board member, a member of the AO Spine Education Commission, a chair of the e-learning committee at International Musculoskeletal Society (IMS), and a board member of the Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS). Dr. Abolfotouh is a sought-after speaker and trainer, flying all over the globe to lecture and train surgeons on the latest surgical spine techniques.

Dr. Abolfotouh covers the vast majority of Spine Surgery pathologies, with a particular specialization in minimally invasive spine surgery for spine deformity, including the latest lateral/oblique approaches. He also performs keyhole endoscopic surgeries. With his extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Abolfotouh is committed to providing the highest quality care to his patients and advancing the field of spine surgery through education and leadership. His dedication to educating and mentoring younger spine surgeons in underdeveloped countries through the AO Spine College Program is a testament to his commitment to improving the field of spine surgery globally.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-829268 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-9B5E9BA8 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 694
Annual physical exam 99395 1,320
Vaccination administration 90471 1,744
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,527

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Sameh Abolfotouh in consultation
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Sameh Abolfotouh with the team
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Sameh Abolfotouh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Sameh Abolfotouh

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across AE
    Sameh Abolfotouh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1679/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39979242 · cited by 174
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Sameh Abolfotouh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1848/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31209077 · cited by 20

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sameh.abolfotouh@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

1,347 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh's Areas of Specialty

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Spinal Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Sameh Abolfotouh specialise in?

    Sameh Abolfotouh specialises in Spinal Surgery in Dubai, AE.

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